The Titans will play their third road game against a 2013 playoff opponent in the season's first month when they travel to Indianapolis on Sept. 28. The Colts finished 11-5 last year, winning the AFC South and one playoff game before falling to New England.

Here are three things you need to know about the Colts:

The passing game should be even more potent. Andrew Luck has already established himself as one of the league's better quarterbacks, and he will have more weapons at his disposal this year. In addition to the return of wide receiver Reggie Wayne and tight end Dwayne Allen from injury, the Colts signed wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and drafted Ole Miss wide receiver Donte Moncrief.

Who's going to run the ball? There are still significant questions about former first-round draft pick Trent Richardson, who averaged less than three yards per carry last season. Titan-killer Donald Brown signed with San Diego, and Ahmad Bradshaw and Vick Ballard are both trying to bounce back from major surgeries.

They're the team to beat. With Jacksonville and Houston both going through quarterback transitions, and the Titans having failed to make the playoffs since 2008, there's no doubt that Indianapolis is the AFC South's best team. The Colts have beaten the Titans five straight times and 10 of the last 11.